Alobo-Haguimit

History of Barangays in Sta. Cruz

ALOBO – The name was derived from a jungle dog “lobo” which ran towards a woman who was then talking with a Spanish officer about the name of the place.

ANGAS – a former sitio of barangay Tagum but became an official barrio in 1928.

ATURAN – the name was derived from the names of two old folks, “Ato” and “Juan who became popular to everyone many, many years ago.

BAGUIDBIRIN – formerly a sitio whose path is called “pabagidbagid” in the local dialect. It became an official barrio in 1950

BAGONG SILANG- formerly known as second zone during the American regime but was later changed into a tagalog name after the American regime.

BALIIS – the name was derived from a bird’s name, “baliwis” or “mapan” (wild duck) which thrived in the swampy place.

BALOGO – the name was derived from “balogo”, a kind of vine that grew abundantly in the place, the sap of which is extracted and used as shampoo.

BANGCUANGAN – the name was derived from “bangkuang”, a kind of palm tree which abound in the place during the Spanish regime.

BANOGBOG – the name was derived from “banog”, a kind of bird which the natives usually shoot and upon falling on the ground, produced the sound “bog”.

BIGA – a former sitio of Alobo, whose name was derived from the typical plant called “BIga” abundant in that place.

BOTILAO – the named was derived from the words “bote y ilaw” seen by the Spanish missionaries when they passed by the place.

BUYABOD – the name was derived from the name of a beautiful lady “Bud” whose father entertained only those suitors with gifts or “pabuya” to offer.

DATING BAYAN – this was once a secluded place that the people intended to make as town or center, but later changed their mind and decided to look for another place. The site chosen is the place where the town proper is now located.

DEVILLA – the name was derived from a couple with a family name of “Revilla” as the first settlers’ sign of respect because of their kindness.

DOLORES – the name was derived from the expression “na Dolores naangmgatao” which refers to the group of people travelling to the nearby municipalities of Mogpog and Boac, especially during their “town fiesta’.

HAGUIMIT – the name was derived from the term “imit” which is a name of a tree. Whenever a hunter is being asked where he got wild pigs and chickens, he always answered “ha! ha! Imit!”.